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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.46, 458.10 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.46, 458.10 and 122.82 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.46 : 458.10 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.46/458.10 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.46x = 458.10 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.46x = 56,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,263.84/305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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